NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF)

The NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. The program supports researchers for a period of up to three years with fellowships that may be taken to eligible host institutions of their choice. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents who have earned a doctoral degree in an appropriate scientific field within five years prior to the proposal submission deadline. • Fellows may engage in observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory, or archival data research in any area of astronomy or astrophysics. • The program is intended to recognize early-career investigators of significant potential and provide them with experience in research and education. • The fellowship candidate must identify one or more scientific mentors and host institutions at the time of proposal submission. • The program provides an estimated $990,000 in funding, with an award floor of $110,000 and no award ceiling.